Acupuncture & Naturopathy for Stress & Anxiety Support
Acupuncture and Naturopathy, gentle integrated care for stress & anxiety.
Acupuncture & Naturopathy for Stress & Anxiety Support
Acupuncture and Naturopathy, gentle integrated care for stress & anxiety.
Feeling overwhelmed, on edge, or stuck in cycles of stress?
You're not alone, and you're not expected to fix it all on your own. This service combines acupuncture with naturopathic care to help you feel calmer, more grounded, and more like yourself - physically and emotionally.
Get support with
Ongoing stress
Generalised anxiety
Low resilience to everyday stressors
Nervous system dysregulation
Body-held stress
Feeling overwhelmed, tense or emotionally stuck
Body & Mind: An Integrated Approach to Stress and Anxiety
Our understanding of how the body and mind are connected has evolved significantly over the past two decades. We can no longer separate our emotional and mental experiences from the physical symptoms that show up in the body, especially when it comes to stress, anxiety, and nervous system dysregulation.
Supporting these symptoms takes time, care, and a truly integrated approach. Feeling calm, clear and in control isn’t just about mindset; it's influenced by nutrition, sleep, gut health, breathing patterns, and how our bodies respond to everyday stressors. All of these are pillars of resilience and when one is out of balance, it can affect the rest.
That’s why I chose to specialise in supporting stress and anxiety through a blend of naturopathy and acupuncture. Through my work with clients stuck in cycles of dysregulation, often feeling wired, exhausted or emotionally overwhelmed - I’ve seen how powerful this combined approach can be.
When we address nutrition, breathwork, daily patterns and nervous system support through acupuncture, we create a foundation that’s not only effective but also sustainable. Acupuncture alone can offer deep relief, but in my experience, when we leave the other pillars unaddressed, that relief may be temporary. I want to give you tools that help you feel better now and support your long-term wellbeing.
How it works
This service is designed to support your nervous system - not just to calm it temporarily, but to help it regulate more consistently over time.
First...
Understanding you
We begin by understanding how stress or anxiety is showing up in your body, energy, and daily life. You’ll complete a comprehensive health questionnaire before your first session, based on systems biology and whole-person care, helping us identify key areas of imbalance. When appropriate, I may suggest blood tests, often ones your GP will be happy to arrange - to check nutritional status, blood sugar regulation, or other relevant markers. I can also interpret results you've already had, or recommend private testing if needed.
Then...
Your treatment begins
Acupuncture is used to support nervous system regulation and physical release, often creating space for clearer thinking, better sleep, and reduced reactivity.
Alongside this, we take a detailed look at the foundations that influence nervous system health, including your nutrition, blood sugar balance, breath, sleep rhythms, and somatic interventions, such as vagus nerve toning or movement-based regulation strategies.
Finally...
Ongoing support
Together, we’ll build a clear, practical roadmap, using evidence-based tools to support your nervous system from the inside out, and create sustainable change, not overwhelming.
“I came to Sarah as part of my recovery from surgery. She created holistic care tailored to me, blending acupuncture with lifestyle support. I even overcame my needle phobia thanks to her calm, grounded approach.”
— Jessica vS
“Sarah helped me with both physical and emotional symptoms. Her sessions gave me a real sense of calm and balance I hadn’t felt in years. I could tell she truly cared about helping people feel better.”
— Jesse R.
“Sarah is very warm and caring. She gave me lifestyle and nutrition guidance alongside acupuncture, which made the experience even more valuable.”
— Dewi P.
What to Expect in Your First Session
After booking, you’ll receive a health questionnaire to complete before your appointment. This helps me understand your background, current symptoms, and what kind of support may be most helpful, so we can make the most of your time in clinic.
One
Your first session includes a full consultation, where we’ll gently explore what’s contributing to your stress or anxiety, and how it’s affecting your body and daily life. You’ll also receive an acupuncture treatment tailored to support nervous system regulation and emotional balance.
Two
Following the session, I’ll send you a personalised naturopathic plan, which may include nutrition and lifestyle guidance, nervous system tools, and supplement recommendations (if appropriate).
Three
In follow-up sessions, we’ll take time to check in, adapt your plan as needed, and explore supportive techniques like breathwork or nervous system tools, based on what’s most helpful for you at the time. Some clients alternate between full naturopathic sessions and shorter acupuncture-only visits. If that feels right for you, I’ll guide you through how it works - it’s flexible and designed to meet your needs without unnecessary cost or complexity.
This is a collaborative space, we’ll move at your pace, and focus on what feels most relevant and supportive for you.
Why Combine Naturopathy with Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a powerful tool for calming the nervous system, easing physical tension, and helping you feel more grounded, but lasting change often requires deeper support. This is where naturopathy adds value.
By looking at the foundations of nervous system health - like nutrition, blood sugar balance, gut health, sleep, and breath - we can understand and address the patterns that keep symptoms coming back.
When we combine these two approaches, we don’t just treat symptoms; we support the systems behind them. That means more clarity, more resilience, and care that supports your wellbeing in the long term.
FAQs
We start with a full consultation and health questionnaire, looking at what might be driving your symptoms. You'll receive a personalised plan that may include nutrition, supplements, nervous system support (like breathwork), and acupuncture—all tailored to your needs.
Clients come to me for support with overwhelm, anxiety, emotional tension, fatigue, burnout, low resilience, and related symptoms. I also see quite often period-related pain. Together, we look at the nervous system, gut health, blood sugar balance, and lifestyle patterns to gently shift the system into a more regulated state.
Yes, your initial consultation includes a tailored plan, and most follow-ups include an updated protocol. We track your progress and adjust based on what’s working and how you’re feeling.
Loose, comfortable clothing is best. A short-sleeved top and shorts or loose trousers are helpful, as they allow for easy access to acupuncture points.
Yes—this is often helpful. Some clients come for a full review every few weeks and acupuncture-only in between. It’s a flexible and more affordable way to maintain support.
Yes—if you’re working with me using the combined naturopathy + acupuncture approach, feel free to send any recent results ahead of your consultation. I also regularly suggest tests you can ask your GP for, or in some cases, more specialised private tests, such as gut test or hormonal tests.
Most people describe it as relaxing, and many feel calm or grounded afterwards. Some points may feel more sensitive than others, but treatments should never be painful.
Everyone’s system responds differently. You might notice improvements after one or two sessions, or it might take longer depending on what we’re working on. We'll talk about this honestly after your first consultation.
Yes—but in most cases, period pain isn’t just a local issue. To get meaningful, lasting results, I combine acupuncture with naturopathic support. This means we look at underlying factors like hormonal balance, nutrition, stress, and gut health. You’ll receive a personalised plan alongside treatment so we can work on the root cause, not just short-term relief.
As a registered member of the British Acupuncture Council (mBAcC), my treatments are recognised by many health insurers. Check with your provider first, and see my Health Insurance page → for more info.
To help you get the most out of your session
Have a light meal or snack beforehand (it’s best not to arrive on an empty stomach)
Wear loose, comfortable clothing
Pricing
Initial Appointment (90 minutes): £125
Includes a full consultation, acupuncture treatment, personalised naturopathic plan, and interpretation of recent blood test results (if available).
Follow-up Appointment (60 minutes): £95
Includes progress review, updated naturopathic plan, acupuncture, and—if appropriate—somatic or breathwork techniques.
Follow-up Acupuncture Only (45 mins): £70
Available between naturopathic reviews for those who need ongoing acupuncture support without a full consultation.
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